The Holi festival is associated with bright colors, music, and reunion. As much as the celebration itself makes the air dynamic, the powders and colored water have a way of rendering hair dry, rough and hard to handle. Malady After the festivities, many individuals report more hair fall and irritation of the scalp. Even a bit of preparation will change a lot. You do not have to have complex exercises. Practical steps like small practices that should be performed prior to, during and after playing are useful in ensuring that it remains soft and shiny. By being conscious you will be able to relish all the hues of color and still maintain healthy, robust hair that is easy to handle after the celebrations come to an end.
Oil Shield
Use either coconut or almond oil and rub it all the way up to the tips. The oil provides a coating on hair strands. It decreases the color absorption and it avoids over-drying of skin by hard powders and sun rays.
Cover Smartly
Wear clubby at the time of playing, a scarf, bandana or a hat. Head covering is a simple head covering that does not provide direct contact with colors. It also protects the scalp against extended sun exposure which has the tendency of rendering the hair brittle and easy to break.
Tie It Right
Have hair in a braid or a bun. Careless hair is so much used on throwing wet colors. A tight hairstyle helps to eliminate knots and friction which makes washing and de-tangling hair in the post celebration times much simpler.
Avoid Freshly Washed Hair
Never wash your hair just before the play. A little greasy hair would not take color as readily as freshly washed hair. The clean hair absorbs the pigments thus making them difficult to remove later during tough stains.
Choose Natural Colors
As much as you can, play using herbal or skin friendly colors. Customary powder dry powders are derived by use of flowers and natural ingredients that are considered mild on hair. They do not lead to as much dryness as synthetic colors that contain unspecified chemical additives.
Rinse Early
On getting home, do not forget to rinse your hair with clear water. This assists in getting rid of free floating color particles. Avoid using hot water. Lukewarm because it is softer and will not make the head drier or livelier.
Mild Cleansing
Cleanse your hair with slight, sulfate free shampoo. Severe cleansers deprive the hair of the natural oils, thereby rendering the hair coarse. Shampoo twice, in case necessary, Rub and handle strands gently when massaging.
Deep Conditioning
Apply a conditioner or hair mask. Focus on mid-lengths and ends. Allow some minutes with which to renew the moisture. This will restore the softness and minimizes post holi frizz.
Gentle Drying
Verbena towel rubbing should be avoided. Wipe your hair off with a soft towel instead. Too much friction may lead to breaking especially when hair has already been stressed due to color exposure and washing.
Detangle with Care
Detangle damp hair with the help of a wide-tooth comb. Beginning at the ends, and proceed gradually upwards. Straining hair enhances hair loss. In this step, being patient avoids unwarranted harm and split ends.
Post-Festival Nourishment
During the days after Holi, once or twice apply light oil massage. This restores the missing moisture and maintains the equilibrium of the scalp. Keep applying light amounts of hair product until you feel that both your texture and shine are back.
